For a lot of people, Thanksgiving weekend isn’t just about the turkey, stuffing or family gathering — it’s also about the deals they can score. Whether it’s waiting in line … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: Garry Bredefeld On Fresno Pot Sales Ban, Concealed Weapons
The first eight months of Garry Bredefeld’s return to Fresno City Hall have been eventful. Some of his proposals, like adding a display of the nation’s motto “In God We Trust” to the city council chambers, and a ban on marijuana dispensaries have either become law, or are on their …
Read More »Merced Gateway estimated to generate $30 million yearly in sales tax
Dozens of retail stores, a housing project and hundreds of full-time jobs are headed to Merced after city leaders approved a massive project on the eastern edge of town, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Bans Recreational Cannabis Sales In City Limits
The Fresno City Council has passed a ban on recreational marijuana sales and public use in the city. It passed on a 4-3 vote. The ban also extends a prohibition on outdoor cultivation of cannabis. The push for the ban was led by councilmember Garry Bredefeld who represents District 6. …
Read More »Proposal limiting California rifle sales angers Merced gun owners
A local gun shop owner said a proposed California law seeking to limit gun sales to one in a month is just “one in a long line” of efforts aimed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Sales, business tax could fund California health bill
A report commissioned by a California nursing union suggests funding a single-payer health care system with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue to raise $ 100 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Freeway ramp closures will hit Atwater business revenue, city sales tax
At least four businesses remained closed Wednesday on Bell Lane in Atwater after a gas tanker overturned and burst into flames Tuesday, killing the driver and scorching nearby businesses. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »New sales tax in Merced County goes into effect in April
Merced County’s sales tax goes up Saturday, a change adopted by voters to pay for local and regional road projects. Supporters of the new tax adopted through Measure V in … Click to Continue »
Read More »A national shame: Bottled water sales are up as Americans fear taps
The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday, Aug. 8: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Proposed sales tax for roads comes as fewer cities ask developers to pay
Voters are looking at a half-cent tax for roads while many developers are facing none Cities say they need to be competitive to attract development Merced may suspend fee on Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Road complaints persist as Merced County cities consider sales tax
Three people filed claims with county for car damage caused by potholes Merced County has history of poor roads Merced County Association of Governments proposing sales tax for November ballot … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCAG talks about sales tax bump in Merced County
Elected officials and others talked about a potential half-cent sales tax bump to fix Merced County roads during an Atwater town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Confederate Flag Sales Boom in Valley During National Debate
A group of America’s top businesses have spoken. Confederate flags are coming off their shelves. Walmart, Amazon, eBay and Sears have all banned the sale of Confederate flag merchandise after a deadly shooting at a historic black church in South Carolina. Just the same, at some stores business is brisk …
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